Good afternoon, dear owners of meowing brothers!
Does your cat walk around and meow for no reason? It can't be without a reason. Perhaps he simply does not have obvious reasons to “whine and cry”? After all, he is healthy, well-fed, full of toys and petting and playing is always welcome!
Naturally, such behavior will sooner or later begin to annoy. But being angry with your pet is not productive for you and is contraindicated for him, because he already feels bad. And he reports this persistently and persistently!
Why does it meow?
If this lasts recently - only a few days - then some kind of, not yet noticeable, discomfort in the body due to medical problems has probably arisen. For example, high blood pressure or kidney disease. Because of this, the pet gives “distress signals” that cannot be ignored.
There is only one way out: take him to a veterinarian for a consultation.
What if it’s been a long time, but the problem can’t be solved? Then, most likely, it is difficult for you to understand what is happening if you are an inexperienced owner, or have recently taken into your home an animal raised in another family and do not know its character. You never know why. What to do? Let's sort it out in order.
What does meowing mean?
Here is just a small dictionary of cat “meows” 1. A short “mur-meow” when meeting you is a greeting. If you have been at home for a long time and there is no reason to greet you, then such a sound speaks of disappointment and boredom. 2. If a cat, meowing pitifully, follows you on your heels, he is in dire need of attention. 3. A drawn-out “meow” - a demand and attraction of attention. So the pet can ask to be held, or remind you that it’s time to eat. 4. A longer, high-pitched meow is a cry for help. Hear it if the cat is sick or upset. 5. If the “meow” is short and low, then you know that you have received a reprimand. This is how the pet expresses its disappointment or resentment. 6. When a cat sees prey that it cannot catch for some reason, it begins to chirp. You've probably noticed this sound in your pet when he sits on the windowsill and sees a bird behind the glass. That sounds like disappointment. 7. By hissing, your cat warns that she is aggressive. It's better not to provoke her in this state of mind. 8. Something between a purr and a meow is called a trill. This sound indicates a good mood. The cat is glad to see you, you pleased the fluffy one, and he liked his lunch. 9. When a cat comes up to you, looks you in the eye and makes a short sound like a squeak, it wants to attract attention. She seems to say: “I beg your pardon...”. Perhaps she wants to sit in your arms. 10. The most pleasant thing you can hear from a pet is purring. At such a moment the cat is happy. But sometimes such a sound is a sign of fear, stress or pain. This is how the pet tries to calm itself down.
There are cats who love to chat with people at their leisure, and sometimes there are shy guys whose owners are not sure that the pet even has a voice. In any case, if your pet behaves differently than usual (too quiet, or suddenly became very talkative), do not ignore it - perhaps he is sick and needs your help.
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The most likely reasons for “Bad” behavior
1). If the food is incomplete and the feeding is not according to the schedule.
Maybe my experience will be useful to you? Over the years, several cats have lived in our family, and none of them whined constantly and “just like that.”
But then... two kittens picked up at different times, who literally tormented us with meowing for different reasons, suggested that either they were already born with such a restless character, or they acquired it in their previous home because of... an incorrect attitude towards them. By the way, attempts to change their habits had little success.
I think that if you feed the cat not regularly, but “spontaneously” - only when you remember about him, then he will probably learn to beg for food as soon as he gets hungry, without waiting for you.
And if the house is poor, and this happens, and the food is completely insatiable for a predatory animal?.. And even the owners, to put it mildly, are unkind? Such “living-being” will definitely cause both physical and nervous illnesses in the unfortunate kittens... And when they grow up a little, they will run away from such a “house” wherever they look...
2). Is it possible to spoil a cat’s character through lack of attention?
If you notice a tendency to “beg for attention,” but not silently and unobtrusively, as is usually the case, but loudly and persistently, then perhaps your tailed ward actually has a “chronic deficiency” of his master’s affection.
And that’s why such a dependence has been established in the Murka’s consciousness: first it asks for attention, then it receives it. This chain must be urgently broken and... “reset” the cat’s consciousness to get rid of its bad habit! But how?
Try to start a game with her and stroke her only when she does not ask you to do so, and at the moment when she asks (and even more so - out loud!) - avoid it. But from now on, try to find more often the opportunity to caress your pet, who really needs warmth, not only in the form of your hands and knees, but also emotional and even spiritual.
What if you add a mustachioed, tailed companion to her, so that it won’t be so boring?
What to do if the cat does not sleep at night, walks and meows
If a once calm cat screams even after a hearty meal, the first thing you should do is contact a veterinarian. Examination and, if necessary, treatment can quickly correct the situation.
But the natural desire to reproduce will be more difficult to overcome. If your plans do not include castration or sterilization, you just need to give your pet the opportunity to have a good run and just wait out the turbulent days. It is just not recommended to give drugs that reduce sexual activity - they are very harmful to health !
Games and attention
To give your pet a chance to release its energy and express its instincts, play with it often during the day. Active games and jumping, simulating hunting, will calm the cat. To achieve a lasting effect, immediately after the game, the pet should be fed, and more satisfyingly. Thanks to this imitation of hunting - food, the cats begin the final stage - a sweet dream.
Don't let your cat sleep a lot during the day
To prevent your furry pet from disturbing you with its pacing and meowing at night, you should not let it get enough sleep in the evening.
Natural reasons for concern
They can be congenital or occur over time.
1). Some cats simply have a personality tendency to start “calling” at the time of feeding.
Try this: buy an automatic feeder and set it to open at a set time. Perhaps then, shortly before lunch, Murka will not start meowing at you, but will switch to her
What if you have developed a habit of begging for treats from the table every time?
It is difficult to wean an adult animal. It’s better not to start accustoming him to treats that are random in time from a young age. After all, you can leave something delicious for later - at the prescribed meal hour. Do you agree?
By the way, what is tasty for a person is not always healthy for a cat.
2). Severe and sudden or chronic stress due to changed circumstances:
- God forbid, illness or loss of a loved one;
- improper placement of other pets, including cats;
- for small children - separation from their mother;
- cruel treatment.
3). As with humans, as we age, our purrs may well experience various forms of psychological confusion, including disorientation in space. Because of this, they can often raise their voices, seemingly for no apparent reason, but in fact, they unconsciously ask for help from their owners.
And sometimes a “senile” habit arises: the pet walks around the house and “mutters under its breath,” and not only during the day, but also does not sleep at night. Maybe due to ill health or simply physical weakness.
4). For those new to keeping cats, noisy and even violent behavior after puberty can be an unpleasant surprise. If there is no desire to breed offspring, then the solution, for the sake of general peace, is sterilization (or castration).
How to stop a cat from yelling and meowing loudly
Many owners complain that their pet is not just talkative, but chattier than many people. But not a single animal will scream and meow for days and nights for no apparent reason. If it seems to the owners that there are no reasons, then they simply don’t know their cat well. “Murkosha” will help all owners understand how to understand their pets, and will tell you how to stop a cat from yelling.
- 1 Why does a cat constantly meow
- 2 Why do little kittens scream?
- 3 How to stop a cat from yelling
- 4 Conclusions: how to solve the meowing problem
Why does a cat constantly meow?
The life of any owner will turn into a complete nightmare if the pet meows deafeningly and mournfully from morning to night. To stop a cat from yelling, you first need to understand the reasons for this behavior and understand what she is trying to achieve. Loud cat cries can be caused by:
1) Cat breed
Breeds such as Orientals, Siamese, Balinese cats and Maine Coons are particularly talkative. It is almost impossible to stop such cats from yelling, such is their nature.
2) The goal is to get what you want from the owner
This is the most common reason: if a cat meows, it means she wants something from you. This is mainly food or help in opening the door, getting a toy from under the closet, demanding affection, and so on.
3) Sexual instinct
Males and cats during the mating season (or estrus) loudly and annoyingly let everyone around them know about their desire. If you want to stop your cat's nocturnal screaming, you should sterilize your pet.
Read more about why sterilization is needed: https://murkosha.ru/nashi-stati/kastratsiya-i-sterilizatsiya/pochemu-neobkhodimo-sterilizovat-koshek
4) Health problems
With the help of screams, a cat can draw your attention to its injury or illness. In fact, cats rarely scream in pain, trying to hide their problems. If this happens, it is often due to the inability to go to the toilet (the cat sits in the tray and screams loudly). In this case, it is better to play it safe and see a veterinarian immediately.
Read more about how to understand that a cat is sick: https://murkosha.ru/nashi-stati/lechenie-i-profilaktika/priznaki-nezdorovogo-kota
5) Fear
Can be caused by moving, going to the vet, other animals, loud noises and more. Medications to reduce stress levels can help cope with this situation (you should consult your doctor in advance about taking them). And of course, the patience and care of the owner.
Why do little kittens scream?
Owners who have cared for kittens under 3 weeks of age know that kittens most often cry for two reasons:
- they are cold;
- they are hungry.
In this case, you need to call the mother cat, who will feed the babies and warm them with her warmth. If this is not possible, then feed the kitten yourself and warm it to a normal temperature of 38°C using a heating pad or a bottle of warm water.
Older kittens scream for their mother cat in case of danger or if they get lost in the apartment. Also for pain from minor injuries. Therefore, when your pet meows and screams loudly, you should not think about how to stop the kitten from yelling, but caress him, warm him, calm him down and let him know that he is not alone.
Under no circumstances should you punish a kitten for crying loudly. He is still very dependent and cannot do many things, so the only way out for him is to call for help. Thus, it is impossible to wean a kitten from yelling - he does this not because of harmfulness and whims, but because of his helplessness.
Read more about why cats should not be punished: https://murkosha.ru/nashi-stati/povedenie-koshek/pochemu-nelzya-nakazyvat-koshek
How to stop a cat from yelling
So, we have figured out the reasons for such an unpleasant and annoying pet habit as constant loud meowing. Now, relying on them, we can begin to solve the problem and determine how to stop a cat from yelling.
Experienced volunteers of the Murkosha shelter, who deal with manipulations and all kinds of cat requests every day, advise all owners to adhere to the following rules:
- feed your cat at the same time every day, and not when he asks you for it;
- reward him for good behavior (after he stops yelling, give him what he wants);
- gain calm and try to ignore the whims of your pet and not indulge him;
- If a cat meows out of boredom, then a simple toy can save the situation.
How games can help stop a cat from yelling
Particular attention should be paid to the topic of playing with a cat. Due to lack of activity, the pet begins to behave aggressively or too actively, bad habits appear, such as climbing curtains, damaging wallpaper and walking on the dining table. In our case, the cat, out of boredom, begins to attract the owner’s attention by screaming and meowing. This can be easily corrected by devoting enough time to your pet, regularly exercising and playing with it.
Read more about the benefits of games: Why cats play and how to do it correctly with them
As for the diet, many cat behavior experts advise offering the cat food after a period of activity (play) - this way he will develop a habit, the behavior will be reinforced, and he will wait for the next cycle of play and feeding.
Conclusions: how to solve the meowing problem
The Murkoshi team has compiled a simple sequence of actions, following which you can understand the problem. In addition, you will not only help your pet, but also save yourself some nerves.
If your pet constantly screams and meows loudly, then:
- - pay more attention to it to exclude a lack of mobility and play as a cause (you should take into account the age, breed and behavioral habits of the animal - some will require more time to play);
- - if a cat screams even after daily active games, then the cause may be illness, illness or injury. Do not try to diagnose it yourself, do not risk the cat’s health - take him to the veterinarian immediately.
And of course, you shouldn’t always indulge your pets in everything. Undoubtedly, a kitten is very difficult to resist. But if you fulfill all his requests at any time on demand, then the habit of demanding what you want with your voice will take hold and you will hardly be able to stop the kitten from yelling.
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Health reasons
In addition to simple situations that any owner can cope with, there are dangerous ones that threaten the pet’s health:
- Infection with worms. Most often, kittens are susceptible to it. In addition to general malaise and plaintive meowing, you may notice trembling and bowel movements.
- Diseases of the urinary or digestive system. Emptying the bladder and bowels accompanied by meowing is a reason to sound the alarm. You should also check your stool and urine for blood.
- Spinal injury. Loud screams are accompanied by weak trembling of the whole body.
- Mites or allergies. The cat jumps around the apartment, shaking its head, itching and meowing constantly.
- Viral infections, indicated by hoarse meows.
What to do when your cat is nervous
Having an idea of the signs of increased nervous excitability, the owner is able to prevent the development of a nervous system disorder in a pet in a stressful situation (moving to a new place, traveling on public transport or by car, the arrival of a new family member or the arrival of guests, etc.).
In car
Some cats take the forced journey hard: they scream heart-rendingly, rush around the carrier, and try to escape. The animal’s fear is caused by a change in the usual environment, many new unfamiliar smells, and sharp sounds. In public transport, in addition to the smells and sounds of the car, numerous odors of strangers are added, which frightens the animal even more.
Car panic in a furry couch potato can last for hours, exhausting the animal itself and causing inconvenience to the owner. The cat develops increased salivation, rapid breathing, increased heartbeat, and muscle tremors.
The pet does not respond to its name, does not respond to affection, and does not accept treats. This behavior indicates a panicked state of the animal and requires assistance.
First of all, knowing about his pet’s fear of vehicles, the owner should accustom the cat to traveling gradually: first, just let him sit in the car, getting used to the smell, then stay in the car with the engine on, and drive a short distance. It is better to accustom your furry family member to travel from a young age.
When transporting a cat in a car, it is necessary to use a special carrier. A plastic container that provides air circulation to the animal is best suited for this. It can be secured in the back seat using seat belts. Under no circumstances should you carry a nervous animal in your arms. The cat's reaction is unpredictable; it can scratch, break out, get under the pedals and cause a traffic accident.
Carrying for cats and cats in the car
If a long trip is necessary, the owner should consult a veterinarian regarding the use of sedatives. Some products should be used in advance to achieve an optimal calming effect, for example, Fitex, based on herbal components.
In especially severe cases, they resort to injections of sleeping pills, for example, Vetranquil, Butorphanol, Relanium. The need to use a sleeping pill and the choice of drug should be carried out only by a veterinary specialist.
At home
Nervous breakdowns await the furry homebody not only in an unfamiliar place and during transportation. A pet can also feel fear and aggression within its own walls: when a new family member or animal appears, when guests visit, when new furniture appears, etc.
An animal that is under stress radically changes its behavior: it begins to bite, scratch, and does not allow itself to be touched or stroked. Neurosis can manifest itself by leaving marks on the territory. Often a cat hides in the farthest and darkest corner and does not come out for days. Trying to get out of hiding leads to worsening panic attacks.
Animal treatment
Therapy for neurological disorders in pets is carried out in two directions: reducing the impact of stress on the pet and the use of medications. A sick cat is placed in a quiet, calm, darkened room and protected from sharp sounds, smells, and the appearance of new things. The animal is surrounded with care and attention. Provide balanced nutrition and prescribe vitamin therapy.
Among the medications used to treat neuroses in cats, bromine preparations, Diazepam, and Aminazine are used. In some cases, herbal medicines are successfully used: Fospasim, Kot-bayun, Fitex, as well as a nootropic drug based on phenibut - Stop-stress.
Serious disorders of the nervous system occur infrequently in cats. However, the owner should have an idea of what symptoms should raise the alarm and seek advice from a veterinarian.
